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Question 24(i)

Compare and contrast Star and Bus topologies.

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Star topologyBus topology
All the devices in the network are connected by a central hub in the star topology.All the devices in this network are connected to a single cable - which acts as the backbone.
The entire network would fail in case the central hub fails in the network.The entire network would fail in case the network cable fails.
It requires more cables.It requires less cables.
It is linear in nature.It is non-linear in nature.It is comparatively much easier to detect faults in the system.
Various devices can be added using this configuration.The network only allows the addition of a limited number of devices.
Data transmission is comparatively slower.Data transmission is comparatively faster.